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MacPhail's Corner Cafe

3.7 (54 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Lobster Roll
Joanne C.

Delicious lobster roll. Amazing flavor. Big chunks of lobster. Sticker shock at $32 for 1 sandwich (I've been away from New England for many years) but what else can you expect on the island?! It was worth every single bite though. Friendly staff. Small little hole in the wall but just grab your Sammies and go eat by the ocean. Definitely recommend!

Lobster roll
Natalie C.

Best and LARGEST lobster roll on the island. Hefty warm roll filled with chilled, large chunks of lobster salad. So amazing I wanted to go back for another. If you really want to treat yourself, get the frozen Arnold Palmer (frozen lemonade with iced tea) or the old school Stewart's root beer.

Lobster roll
Winter B.

MacPhails is a small, casual spot but don't look past it! They serve breakfast and lunch all day as well as coffee and pastries. The breakfast burrito was amazing, it had tater tots, eggs, bacon, and avocado. Lobster roll had a lot of meat in it. Prices are not bad for being in Martha's Vineyard. Nice and air conditioned inside. Some indoor and outdoor seating. Wasn't too crowded when I came but there was a line when we were leaving. If you want a quick meal I would recommend coming here.

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liz m.

Forgot about me while I was waiting for my order. My family left. The place was empty. Ugh. The staff said " we were working on the order of the person ahead of you ". Not true. They had already received their food and left. And as soon as I said something they jumped into action.

caprese sandwich
Christiane M.

very chill vibe here which is nice. super casual and easy take out. caprese was yum. other friends got popcorn chicken which was also enjoyed.

Egg and cheese sandwich.
Bunmi A.

This used to be one of my favorite places to go to. Every year I would look forward to this place opening for the season. I went there on Sept 2nd, 2022, around 8 am, for a breakfast sandwich. There was no line at all. Sadly this place has gone downhill. I ordered an egg and cheese sandwich on a bagel, and my mum ordered a sausage egg and cheese. When I got home, upon opening the sandwich, I thought they had accidentally given both of us a sausage egg and cheese. I am plant-based, so I gave it to someone else in my home to eat, but they realized that the egg was burnt to the point that it looked like a sausage. I'm disappointed to say that Macphail's has gone downhill. A burnt egg should have never been placed on this sandwich. Instead, I will recommend Rosewater on Water St. it's open year-round and so far has not disappointed.

Ali B.

One of the best lobster rolls I've had in a while. This little shop on the corner has a small but great menu of lobster roll, burger, popcorn chicken, hot dog and chicken sandwich. We ordered two lobster rolls and they were delicious. Lobster was slightly shredded and was mixed with light mayo. We arrived on a Saturday around 2:30p and we were lucky enough to get the last two. They ran out of lobster for the next customer. Would definitely recommend getting in early for a lunch!

Lobster roll, chicken sandwich, corn muffin

Food, service, and vibe were phenomenal. They were very accommodating and served the lobster roll on gluten free bread! All of the food was great... would return!

Lobster roll with lightly buttered bun.  Good portion and clearly super-fresh.
Philip K.

We hit this place up upon arriving on the island. You would expect at 12:30 that there would be a line out the door, but there was none even though the street was bustling with activity. The lobster roll is excellent, albeit on the high side on cost; but what can you expect on the island. The cheeseburger was very tasty according to the kids. Veggieburger, also good. Lunch entrées are accompanied by mixed greens with balsamic which is a nice, light seaside accompaniment. Perfect spot to grab some food, find a bench on the pier, and watch the boats come in and out.

Look how much meat is in this lobster roll!!
Nahee Y.

We stumbled upon this place by accident but I'm really glad we did! My friends and I ordered lobster rolls (~$22 each) and they were amazing!!! Our rolls were filled with lobster and they were very fresh! The staff was very friendly and the cafe was clean. Also, the truffle fries were really good. We will definitely be coming back again!!

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Nancy H.

$21.99 for lobster roll, $3.25 for an Izze, and $4.50 fries. Decent lobster roll, good fries, but the guy at the cash register is only nice to hot young girls. Good for a quick meal. Not much seating.

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16 years ago

Amazing coffee!! It's fair trade and SO good!! Very fairly priced, and the iced chai tea is good too!!! Can't wait to go again!

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13 years ago

Great lattes and relaxing atmosphere.

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Great lobster roll! Don't make the mistake of going to the fancy looking places across the street - this is the roll.

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9 years ago

Awesome food, cute store front and awesome service. And they're open all day into the night this summer! Can't wait to go back

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The Scoop Shack

The Scoop Shack

4.1(45 reviews)
0.0 mi
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Wow! This ice cream is incredible. The service was awesome too. They let me try like 50 flavors,…read moresorry to be that annoying person, but there were so many good choices I HAD to sample them. Again, they were so patient and kind. Awesome service. A little pricey, but worth it. I ultimately bought 3 pints (no regrets!) of the carrot cake (I still think about this one), the salted caramel truffle, and the mocha Joe (I don't even drink coffee and I liked this, it's filled with Oreo chunks but not overly sweet). Notable mentions were the heath bar crunch (yum!) and the brown sugar banana (aka bananas foster), I was outvoted otherwise that Heath bar would've been grabbed as well. The ice cream was rich and creamy, deeply flavorful, just dreamy. I was impressed with the texture too. After being in the freezer for several hours (and then 24 hours later) it was never rock hard, it remained easily scoop-able. I imagine that's a signal of the quality. I have no confirmation, but I'm thinking higher fat content and good quality fat so less ice crystals and hardness? Idk and it doesn't matter. The point is this is flavor town & you should check it out. The carrot cake was my favorite. It took me back to thanksgiving and my grandmas famous sweet potato pie. Hope you love it as much as I did. Pro-tip: Go grab a pie from pie chicks & have it with your ice cream!

Massive line but totally worth the wait. This is not your stereotypical ice shop with regular…read moreflavors so do be mindful of that. However, this is the creamiest and BEST ice cream in Edgartown. Another note - A little tough later in the night (after 9pm) because a lot of the flavors were out by the time we got there so come which multiple flavors in mind. HIGHLY recommend the strawberry (it was the real, not syrupy/fake kind). The maple walnut was great with big chunks of walnuts. And the cookies and cream had the most cookies in cream I have ever seen.

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Sundae School Ice Cream - Dennis Port - Classic Sundae

Sundae School Ice Cream - Dennis Port

4.3(373 reviews)
27.3 mi
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I genuinely cannot emphasize enough how insanely good this ice cream is. I'm not kidding when I say…read morethis is one of the best ice creams I've ever had in my entire life. The ice cream itself is unbelievably creamy, and the toppings are just as good. They don't skimp on the mix-ins either--the way they load the ice cream with toppings is honestly insane. Every bite is packed with something delicious. My two favorite flavors were Shark's Tooth, which is a blackberry-based ice cream with white chocolate chips, and Sweet Cream & Nuts, which is a sweet cream-based ice cream with walnuts. Both were AMAZING. I would genuinely do anything to go back and have those two again. We also tried a couple of the cookie dough and Oreo-based flavors, and those were incredible too. I especially don't know what they do with their cookie dough, but it is so decadent, soft, and delicious. It almost melts into the ice cream. I seriously don't know how they make their ice cream, but whatever they're doing needs to be studied lol. This place is SO good, and if you're in the area, you absolutely have to try it. They also have two locations, which makes it even better!

It seems like this is THE spot for ice cream in the area because we showed up 15 minutes before…read moreclosing, and there was a line of cars waiting to go in and 30 or so people waiting in a line outside. The line inside goes by so much faster, so I definitely recommend going there instead of waiting outside. I was pleased to see many nondairy flavors and not just fruit sorbets. I got the chocolate pudding which was quite creamy and satisfying. About $7 for a scoop. Plenty of seating inside and outside. The staff here work hard--there were still people in line even 45 minutes after closing when we left. I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area again!

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Sundae School Ice Cream - Dennis Port - Outdoor Dining @ Sundae School. Home made ice cream since 1976 with an old school ice cream parlour inside @ Dennis Port Cape Cod MA.

Outdoor Dining @ Sundae School. Home made ice cream since 1976 with an old school ice cream parlour inside @ Dennis Port Cape Cod MA.

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Grasshopper ice cream

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Somerset Creamery - Chocolate Oreo ice cream

Somerset Creamery

4.5(134 reviews)
42.4 mi
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The best creamery in the area, no competition! Our entire family has been going to Somerset…read moreCreamery for years, and it has always remained our favorite. Their quality is consistent and unmatched, from their diverse flavors to their homemade waffle cones. There are no bad flavors - it all depends what you're in the mood for! Our favorites are their Kahlua Chip, Carrot Cake, Cookie Dough, Red Velvet Cake, Peanut Butter Oreo and Banana. Be sure to check out their speciality flavors that rotate throughout the season!

This is my all-time favorite ice cream place. I do not even live super close to here, but when I…read morewant a good ice cream, I will make the drive over. I now live on an island - and you bet that when I went off-island last week I requested that my dad stop here on the way home from Hyannis. My dad had to say yes; having worked in the ice cream industry in his youth, he knows a good cone when he sees one and Somerset Creamery tops his list as well. Embarrassingly, we got there 10 minutes before they opened. We camped in the parking lot. When it was time to go in, I already knew what I was getting. Chocolate mint ice cream in a waffle cone. First of all, it is the best ice cream flavor ever created. Chocolate and mint ice cream with Oreo cookie pieces. What else could you ask for?? And then their waffle cones and made fresh and they are oh so good. The service is always great, and they now take credit cards!! I cannot recommend this place enough. The only downside is that they do not have any dedicated seating, inside or outside. There are some planters of sorts that you can sit down on. Once I sat on one for three hours for a first date - can't say I recommend that. But if you want good ice cream, come here! (Yes, it is better than the Barn in my opinion).

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Somerset Creamery - Chocolate Oreo ice cream

Chocolate Oreo ice cream

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Strawberry & butter crunch in waffle cone

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Short 'n' Sweet

4.6(78 reviews)
32.7 mi
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What a hidden gem in South Chatham! We stayed at a Cape house just down the block from Short N'…read moreSweet, and I am so glad we did. This ice cream is awesome! We visited twice. The first time was a Sunday night in May and the line was literally out of the door! And I quickly understood why. Their ice cream is soooo good. Like seriously AMAZING. And even better? The bang for your buck! This is some of the most price favorable and high quality ice cream I've ever tried. Their XXL, which is 6 scoops and huge, is $8.90. I am shocked! Staff is also super nice and explained all of the flavors we had questions about to us. I tried their chocolate, strawberry, raspberry chocolate chip, s'mores, and phantom berry ice cream. All were amazing. My favorites were definitely the chocolate, s'mores, and phantom berry ice creams. All amazing options, I would seriously recommend this place!

First time trying this ice cream spot in my 23 years on the Cape- so glad I did! My mom and I…read morewalked, which I recommend with how busy the parking area can get. Also be sure to bring cash, or use the ATM inside. I love the flavor selection and the amount of different areas you can order from. Service was very fast even with a line! The school house interior was super cute, but I really enjoyed the outdoor seating areas! Plenty of room to sit and enjoy your ice cream! The coffee khalua brownie is something I'd definitely come back for!

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